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Leave Fido at Home: Fourth of July Weekend Pet Safety Tips

Keep Fido safe this holiday weekend with these pet tips. 

According to the Humane Society of the United States, the first business day after the Fourth of July is the busiest day of the year for shelters across the country because many dogs run away in fear of fireworks displays. 

To avoid losing your pet on the Fourth of July, leave them inside – a frightened dog is more likely to jump a fence or dig underneath it to run away from loud noises than dogs that aren’t scared.

Make sure your pet has a collar on with securely attached, legible identification tags that include your address and phone number.

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Don’t bring your pet to loud, crowded fireworks displays.

Even when left inside at home, animals may be able to hear fireworks displays. You may want to leave on a television or radio to help muffle the noise.

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Here are some additional Fourth of July pet safety tips:

See more tips from the ASPCA here.



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